After taking this class the student will know how to

• connect and set up a PLC
• write code for data acquisition and process control
• set up a graphical interface for a test rig
• program a simple state machine for process automation
• program a simle PID controller

• What is an PLC and how does it work?
• Overview over automation topics (from the sensor to the distributed control system, interfaces, bus standards, transmission protocols)
• Digital signal acquisition (sensors, converters, processing)
• Control of thermal process variables
• Sequential control and process automation
• Safety technology

Proactive participation during the exercise (Attendance mandatory!)

Basics in programming

Basics in system control